Boston based investment management firm.
This is a full time, permanent position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the database security models, both in-house developed as well as Windows Auth (AD) based security. Also develop policies to restrict over-privileging and enforce it
- Understanding of the database development lifecycle, including database creation, table design, etc.
- Familiar with ETL tools, primarily with SSIS 2005 however Informatica, DTS, Ab Initio is a plus
- Experience supporting the development and deployment of complex SSIS packages
- Experience with architecting and implementing reports within SQL Server Reporting Services 2000/2005 / 2008
- Understanding of Front-End Applications and Middle-Tier Systems (.NET, COM+, etc)
- Experience with VLDB’s - 100+ GB databases, hundreds of DB’s in a highly transactional environment
- Expertise with query performance analysis, improvements and troubleshooting performance degradation
- Familiar with the new facets of SQL Server 2005 / 2008 (e.g. table partitioning, mirroring, full-text management, indexed views, security management, etc)
- Experience with resolving complex blocking and deadlocking issues and automated ways of doing so
- Experience with security as it pertains to databases (permissions, users, roles, policies, etc)
- Experience writing comprehensive and descriptive documentation
- Solid grasp of primarily T-SQL, however experience in .NET (C#/VB) will not be discounted
- Develop custom scripts to automate various database management processes (e.g. programmatically searching for non-indexed tables)
- Leverage 3rd party tools (e.g. Red-Gate) or in-house developed tools to troubleshoot
- Assist in the migration of SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008
- Assist in the database release management process, be the “gate-keeper” and ensure only QUALITY code is released into production
- Help troubleshoot performance problems using a variety of methods (tracing, query optimization review, error logs, etc)
- Resolve blocking and deadlocking issues, high CPU / memory, analyze job timeouts, ETL loader performance problems, etc
- Enforce our database standards, best practices, methodologies, processes and procedures, etc
- Assist in the build out of our SQL Server Analysis Services 2005 (SSAS) OLAP databases
- Provide development and production support for complex SSIS packages
- Research new technologies to enhance performance, heighten security, ensure uptime, automate common/redundant administrative duties
- Define and maintain critical documentation including: Database Standards, Naming Conventions, Administrative Techniques, Troubleshooting Techniques, Processes, Rules and Regulations, Change Management, Best Practices, etc.
- Knowledgeable about operating systems (e.g. Windows 2003 and 2008)
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- An average of 10+ years total IT experience
- An average of 8-10+ years SQL Development experience
- Knowledge of the financial industry is preferred
CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
- Highly ambitious individuals with the desire to go above and beyond
- Detail-oriented with very strong organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little or no supervision
- Strategic, structured, and focused thinker who has strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Highly motivated, positive and passionate about the work they do
- Extremely strong interpersonal skills
- Strong accountability and results orientation
- Highly professional demeanor with well rounded business acumen
- Ability to work and quickly react in a fast paced environment
- Ability to effectively translate technical jargon into business terms during face to face customer interactions
- Ability to make powerful split second decisions
- Ability to perform self and team project management (prior technical leadership roles)
- Ability to scope projects, create project plans, and manage deliverables & deadlines
- Ability to productively multi-task
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Release Engineer, Release Management
Boston based investment management firm.
This is a full time, permanent position.
POSITION PROFILE
The Release Engineer works under the guidance of the Release Manager. Release Engineer is responsible for software builds, installation procedures, and releases standards. Release Engineer is responsible for source code control and change tracking systems and works closely with a quality assurance team to ensure final version is up to organizational standards while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position may lead and direct the work of others.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement and maintain the Change Management infrastructure including license management, tool/environment troubleshooting, upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery
• Design and implement improvements to Change Management practices such as automation (e.g. triggers for code review), integration with other development tools such as defect tracking or IDE software
• Perform and troubleshoot software builds. Improve and streamline build and build processes using change and build management tools and edits to related XML and parameters files
• Track and package all components of the software release that comprise a full working system as the end product. These items may include build deliverables (code), data, data structure, content, software configuration files and instructions, etc. And work with a BA or Project Manager to collate this information to create a comprehensive set of Release Notes (AKA Roll-out Plan / Back-out Plan)
• Deploy the release to pre-release and staging environments using the preliminary release notes. Refine and test the deployment continuously through the promotion and roll-back of environments as needed
• Create and maintain documentation on processes, procedures, and policies related to above tasks. Ensure that documentation is current and comprehensive
• Work collaboratively with Developers and advise the Manager of Release Management on improvements and efficiencies
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 5-8+ years of experience in the field
• Familiar with a variety of the Release Management concepts, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of the financial industry (capital markets) is required
• Experience with SQL Server 2000/2005, TSQL, DTS, SSIS, and stored procedures
• Experience with scripting languages
• Experience with automation techniques
• Experience with automated build and delivery tools
• Solid understanding of operating systems ( Windows 2003, Linux)
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• 8-10+ years of total IT experience
• Certification in Change Management practices (ITIL, etc)
• Team Foundation Server and Visual Source Safe experience
• ANT / NANT, MSBuild, and TFSBuild experience
• .NET and JAVA experience
• Experience with off-shore resources
• Experience in development
• Experience writing comprehensive and descriptive documentation
• Experience with user management /security administration systems such as Active Directory
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
This is a full time, permanent position.
POSITION PROFILE
The Release Engineer works under the guidance of the Release Manager. Release Engineer is responsible for software builds, installation procedures, and releases standards. Release Engineer is responsible for source code control and change tracking systems and works closely with a quality assurance team to ensure final version is up to organizational standards while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position may lead and direct the work of others.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement and maintain the Change Management infrastructure including license management, tool/environment troubleshooting, upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery
• Design and implement improvements to Change Management practices such as automation (e.g. triggers for code review), integration with other development tools such as defect tracking or IDE software
• Perform and troubleshoot software builds. Improve and streamline build and build processes using change and build management tools and edits to related XML and parameters files
• Track and package all components of the software release that comprise a full working system as the end product. These items may include build deliverables (code), data, data structure, content, software configuration files and instructions, etc. And work with a BA or Project Manager to collate this information to create a comprehensive set of Release Notes (AKA Roll-out Plan / Back-out Plan)
• Deploy the release to pre-release and staging environments using the preliminary release notes. Refine and test the deployment continuously through the promotion and roll-back of environments as needed
• Create and maintain documentation on processes, procedures, and policies related to above tasks. Ensure that documentation is current and comprehensive
• Work collaboratively with Developers and advise the Manager of Release Management on improvements and efficiencies
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 5-8+ years of experience in the field
• Familiar with a variety of the Release Management concepts, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of the financial industry (capital markets) is required
• Experience with SQL Server 2000/2005, TSQL, DTS, SSIS, and stored procedures
• Experience with scripting languages
• Experience with automation techniques
• Experience with automated build and delivery tools
• Solid understanding of operating systems ( Windows 2003, Linux)
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• 8-10+ years of total IT experience
• Certification in Change Management practices (ITIL, etc)
• Team Foundation Server and Visual Source Safe experience
• ANT / NANT, MSBuild, and TFSBuild experience
• .NET and JAVA experience
• Experience with off-shore resources
• Experience in development
• Experience writing comprehensive and descriptive documentation
• Experience with user management /security administration systems such as Active Directory
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Senior Network & Voice Engineer
Full time position.
Financial services experience a big plus.
No sponsorship. Candidates must be local and available for an in person interview.
The Senior Network Engineer will be reporting to the manager of the Network & Security team which is responsible for the day to day operations and architecture of the global network. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues with routing, protocols, all LAN / WAN based activities, vendors, Cisco & IPC voice systems, market data connectivity, remote access systems, RSA authentication, Anti-Virus, DHCP, DNS, 3rd party VPNs, Firewalls.
Client this year has doubled the size of its metro network, with two new data centers now in production and a fully-converged voice network.
Overview:
We are looking for a skilled senior network & voice professional with experience of network design and deployment, working on a highly available network. You must enjoy working as part of a team and be prepared to work outside of usual business hours. The candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills, be able to balance creative solutions with the ability to work within a change-management maintenance environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying and maintaining a Cisco VoIP converged network and will be energetic, flexible and committed to excellence. Financial services experience a plus.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining the enterprise network including wide area and local area networks as well as IP convergence.
- Install and maintain routers and switches in various network configurations supporting VLANs, Qos, VoIP, and advanced access-lists.
- Manage the global voice system - Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.0 & 3rd party applications / systems. Including IPC trader voice systems, Unified Presence, Mobility.
- Plan, monitor, evaluate, and manage performance of network systems and makes recommendations for improvement/upgrades.
- Ensure that network issues arising on a day-to-day operation are identified, reported, and technically resolved.
- Provide support for remote access systems
- Provide support for all dual-factor authentication systems & security measures
- Create firewall rules & modifications as needed – troubleshoot anything that may arise.
- Monitor infrastructure security systems, IPS, Log correlation, Anti-Virus.
Job Requirements:
- 5-7 years experience with switching and routing in wide and local area networks
- 10+ years supporting enterprise networks
- Cisco Unified Communications Deployment & Support experience Vital.
- Experience in Configuration & Change Management processes
- Excellence in testing and documentation of procedures
- Strong grasp of networking concepts and design
- Knowledge of trusted credentials (e.g., tokens, 802.1x)
- Experience in implementing and monitoring audit and event logging and analysis
- Knowledge at the expert level of TCP/IP networks, connections, wiring and cabling, and network management
- Solid knowledge of Spanning Tree Protocol
- Solid knowledge of EIGRP / RIP2 / OSPF / BGP
- Solid knowledge of Stacking Protocols. VSS experience very advantageous
- Solid experience of Checkpoint on a Nokia IPSO Platform
- Experience with Extreme would be helpful but not required
- Experience with IPC Trader Turrets advantageous
- Exposure to VOIP, primarily Cisco Unified Communications Manager
- Advanced level networking certifications such as CCVP/CCNP (Cisco) & CCSA/CCSE (Checkpoint) an advantage
- Experience with EIGRP/OSPF/RIP2, STP/RSTP, Etherchannel, VLAN tagging/trunking, VRRP/HSRP, ACL and policy enforcement, SNMP1/2/3 and monitoring platforms, packet capture and interpretation.
- Experience with: BGP, QoS implementations, multicast protocols, VoIP, SONET/WAN transport, WAN switching and routing, Juniper SSL VPN, Cisco MDS SAN storage
- Experience with NAM, WAAS, GSS, ACE, WLC, MARS, 6500’s (all Cisco) – very advantageous
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Financial services experience a big plus.
No sponsorship. Candidates must be local and available for an in person interview.
The Senior Network Engineer will be reporting to the manager of the Network & Security team which is responsible for the day to day operations and architecture of the global network. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues with routing, protocols, all LAN / WAN based activities, vendors, Cisco & IPC voice systems, market data connectivity, remote access systems, RSA authentication, Anti-Virus, DHCP, DNS, 3rd party VPNs, Firewalls.
Client this year has doubled the size of its metro network, with two new data centers now in production and a fully-converged voice network.
Overview:
We are looking for a skilled senior network & voice professional with experience of network design and deployment, working on a highly available network. You must enjoy working as part of a team and be prepared to work outside of usual business hours. The candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills, be able to balance creative solutions with the ability to work within a change-management maintenance environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying and maintaining a Cisco VoIP converged network and will be energetic, flexible and committed to excellence. Financial services experience a plus.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for maintaining the enterprise network including wide area and local area networks as well as IP convergence.
- Install and maintain routers and switches in various network configurations supporting VLANs, Qos, VoIP, and advanced access-lists.
- Manage the global voice system - Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.0 & 3rd party applications / systems. Including IPC trader voice systems, Unified Presence, Mobility.
- Plan, monitor, evaluate, and manage performance of network systems and makes recommendations for improvement/upgrades.
- Ensure that network issues arising on a day-to-day operation are identified, reported, and technically resolved.
- Provide support for remote access systems
- Provide support for all dual-factor authentication systems & security measures
- Create firewall rules & modifications as needed – troubleshoot anything that may arise.
- Monitor infrastructure security systems, IPS, Log correlation, Anti-Virus.
Job Requirements:
- 5-7 years experience with switching and routing in wide and local area networks
- 10+ years supporting enterprise networks
- Cisco Unified Communications Deployment & Support experience Vital.
- Experience in Configuration & Change Management processes
- Excellence in testing and documentation of procedures
- Strong grasp of networking concepts and design
- Knowledge of trusted credentials (e.g., tokens, 802.1x)
- Experience in implementing and monitoring audit and event logging and analysis
- Knowledge at the expert level of TCP/IP networks, connections, wiring and cabling, and network management
- Solid knowledge of Spanning Tree Protocol
- Solid knowledge of EIGRP / RIP2 / OSPF / BGP
- Solid knowledge of Stacking Protocols. VSS experience very advantageous
- Solid experience of Checkpoint on a Nokia IPSO Platform
- Experience with Extreme would be helpful but not required
- Experience with IPC Trader Turrets advantageous
- Exposure to VOIP, primarily Cisco Unified Communications Manager
- Advanced level networking certifications such as CCVP/CCNP (Cisco) & CCSA/CCSE (Checkpoint) an advantage
- Experience with EIGRP/OSPF/RIP2, STP/RSTP, Etherchannel, VLAN tagging/trunking, VRRP/HSRP, ACL and policy enforcement, SNMP1/2/3 and monitoring platforms, packet capture and interpretation.
- Experience with: BGP, QoS implementations, multicast protocols, VoIP, SONET/WAN transport, WAN switching and routing, Juniper SSL VPN, Cisco MDS SAN storage
- Experience with NAM, WAAS, GSS, ACE, WLC, MARS, 6500’s (all Cisco) – very advantageous
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Portfolio - Fund Accounting consultant
Financial client in Waltham, MA
Contract position
Candidates must be able to pass a background check including financial (no bankruptcys or bad debt), criminal, employment and education.
3-6 month contracts
1. Security Master cleanup, data maintenance, downloading data and loading up data into Product Master, creating spreadsheet tools to help spot data discrepancies and cleanup
2. Accounting expert ideally in the fund accounting area. Reconciling accounts and cleaning up transactions.
3. Performance calculation and corporate action experts
Aside from this regular BA skills, good communications, technical and project management skills will all be considered in making a decision.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Contract position
Candidates must be able to pass a background check including financial (no bankruptcys or bad debt), criminal, employment and education.
3-6 month contracts
1. Security Master cleanup, data maintenance, downloading data and loading up data into Product Master, creating spreadsheet tools to help spot data discrepancies and cleanup
2. Accounting expert ideally in the fund accounting area. Reconciling accounts and cleaning up transactions.
3. Performance calculation and corporate action experts
Aside from this regular BA skills, good communications, technical and project management skills will all be considered in making a decision.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Systems Analyst with .NET
Client is a Boston based asset management firm.
3-6 month Systems Analyst contract position. The SA will work with our CRM development team on a major system upgrade. The responsibility of the SA is to document current system functionality and deliver a set of functional specifications for the new system development.
Skills and Competencies:
-Ability to reverse engineer System functionality to create Use cases, and Activity diagram
-Strong UML Knowledge
-.NET platform background a must to reverse engineer the Code if required
-Strong Analytical skills, System Analysis exposure
-Strong requirement gathering and Documentation skill
-Exposure to quality processes, writing test cases etc would be a plus
Characteristics:
-Integrity, flexibility, strong work ethic, reliability
-Enthusiasm, motivation, professionalism, maturity
-Consistently follows standardized processes
-Delivers completed work on schedule
-Effectively communicates with team members and managers
-Produces high quality products
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
3-6 month Systems Analyst contract position. The SA will work with our CRM development team on a major system upgrade. The responsibility of the SA is to document current system functionality and deliver a set of functional specifications for the new system development.
Skills and Competencies:
-Ability to reverse engineer System functionality to create Use cases, and Activity diagram
-Strong UML Knowledge
-.NET platform background a must to reverse engineer the Code if required
-Strong Analytical skills, System Analysis exposure
-Strong requirement gathering and Documentation skill
-Exposure to quality processes, writing test cases etc would be a plus
Characteristics:
-Integrity, flexibility, strong work ethic, reliability
-Enthusiasm, motivation, professionalism, maturity
-Consistently follows standardized processes
-Delivers completed work on schedule
-Effectively communicates with team members and managers
-Produces high quality products
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
SQL Server Architect / Developer
Client is a growing asset management firm in Boston.
Looking for contract or contract to hire candidates. Candidates with financial services experience preferred. Candidates must be local or be able to get themselves to Boston for an interview.
Description: Candidates must be able to do database architecture as well as develop code loaders, and stored procedures while considering performance and scalability issues. The work includes restructuring, re-architecting and enhancing of databases used for quantitative research and portfolio management (mainly market pricing and fundamentals). The consultant will be responsible for developing a database from scratch (design, development, and implementation).
-10+ years experience developing database applications.
-Heavy experience tuning DB's for performance and reliability
-Experience designing and building database systems.
-Experience developing applications with Microsoft SQL Server as a backend.
-Must have deep experience with SQL Server Database Internals.
-Experience with multidimensional databases/OLAP.
-Experience with .NET (VB or C#) and MatLab would be a plus.
-Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services or Analysis Services.
-Previous experience building databases for an investment management firm is highly preferred.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
Looking for contract or contract to hire candidates. Candidates with financial services experience preferred. Candidates must be local or be able to get themselves to Boston for an interview.
Description: Candidates must be able to do database architecture as well as develop code loaders, and stored procedures while considering performance and scalability issues. The work includes restructuring, re-architecting and enhancing of databases used for quantitative research and portfolio management (mainly market pricing and fundamentals). The consultant will be responsible for developing a database from scratch (design, development, and implementation).
-10+ years experience developing database applications.
-Heavy experience tuning DB's for performance and reliability
-Experience designing and building database systems.
-Experience developing applications with Microsoft SQL Server as a backend.
-Must have deep experience with SQL Server Database Internals.
-Experience with multidimensional databases/OLAP.
-Experience with .NET (VB or C#) and MatLab would be a plus.
-Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, Reporting Services or Analysis Services.
-Previous experience building databases for an investment management firm is highly preferred.
Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.
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